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Table of Contents Welcome ...... 3 General Information...... 11 Elections Information...... 13 Schedule-at-a-Glance...... 18 Tampa Convention Center & Marriott Waterside.... 20 Convention Sponsors...... 22 Convention Highlights/Healthy NABJ...... 24 Program...... 26 NABJ Family Day...... 67 Percy Qoboza Foreign Journalist Award...... 74 Best Practices Award...... 75 Spotlight on Tampa...... 76 2009 Scholarships...... 78 Student Media...... 79 Exhibit Hall Map...... 80 Exhibitors / Recruiters / Vendors...... 81 Acknowledgments...... 85 Membership Invitation...... 86 NABJ Premium & Lifetime Members...... 88 NABJ Founders...... 89 2 National Association of Black Journalists :: www.nabj.org :: Refresh. Reinvent. Reclaim. Dear NABJ Members:

We welcome you to an exciting convention program, and one that will truly help you to Refresh your connection to the NABJ family, Reinvent yourself with new skills and Reclaim your place in the journalism industry.

This year’s Tampa Convention appropriately brings us to the sunshine and warmth of Florida to help light our new path in a rapidly evolving ﬁ eld. Our program schedule draws on the fundamental mission set out by the founders—to provide opportunities for black journalists—in a remarkable way. There are an unprecedented number of workshops, seminars and hands-on training sessions in multimedia, digital journalism, public relations, communications, entrepreneurship and much more.

The preparation for this convention came at a unique time; newspapers are reforming, identifying new proﬁ t models and redeﬁ ning what it means to be a journalist. With that in mind, NABJ draws on the latest trends, the cutting-edge tools and experts from across the nation to bring their knowledge and practice to our membership. As has been a hallmark of NABJ conventions, top newsmakers like EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke will also be on hand.

As we consider preparing for the future, we must also consider maintaining balance with a healthy mind, body and heart. Too many of our brothers and sisters have passed in the last year from preventable illnesses. This year, we urge you to embrace “Healthy NABJ,” a special exhibit hall area with free health screenings, cooking demonstrations, group exercise sessions, healthy foods and expert advice from healthcare professionals.

At this eventful convention, members will have the opportunity to make their voices heard and vote in the NABJ 2009- 11 Board elections. The candidates have been disseminating their messages, participating in Web forums and now it is your turn to put your money where your mouth is and vote online or in person by Friday.

As we prepare for a new NABJ Board, we are proud to report that all the pieces are in place for a smooth transition: over the past two years, NABJ has risen from debt and paid all its bills, even attracting top foundation support in a very dif- ﬁ cult climate to bolster our goals to educate, train and provide scholarships to journalists of color.

In conclusion, we hope you will scan these pages with enthusiasm and view a fresh, forward-thinking program that takes to heart the best interests of members of the National Association of Black Journalists.

Sincerely,

Barbara Ciara Karen Wynn Freeman Leisa Richardson Elise Durham President Executive Director & COO Convention Chair Program Committee Chair

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Dear Attendees:

I am honored to extend greetings to the National Association of Black Journalists Annual Convention and Career Fair.

Since 1975, the NABJ has been dedicated to sensitizing the media to the importance of both fairness in press coverage and in the workplace, and to increasing black employment in the media. The NABJ leads an industry-wide dialogue on diversity and promotes cultural consciousness that has led to the expansion of job opportunities for black journalists across the country.

It is my honor to extend best wishes for a wonderful convention and I wish your organization much continued success.

Sincerely,

Kathy Castor Member of Congress

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10 National Association of Black Journalists :: www.nabj.org :: Refresh. Reinvent. Reclaim. General Information 2009 Convention Committee

Convention Chair Tony McNary Krissah Williams Thompson Leisa Richardson WGCL-TV (Atlanta) The Washington Post The Indianapolis Star Natasha Mitchell Staff Liaison Program Chair NewsOK.com Ryan L. Williams Elise Durham Director, Programs and Professional The Producer Pod Nekesa Moody Development The Associated Press Committee Members Tracye Bryant Christopher Nelson American Red Cross NABJ Student Representative

Denise Clay Kerwin speight Temple University WBZ-TV Baltimore

Eric Deggans Trina Terrell St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times MassFX Creative Group

Jerry McCormick Aprill O. Turner San Diego Union Tribune NABJ Associate Representative

2009 Annual Convention and Career Fair :: August 5-9, 2009 :: Tampa Convention Center 11 General Information

ReGIsTRaTIon & WelCoMe CenTeR HoURs WHaT’s HelD WHeRe? Location: Tampa Convention Center West Hall Tampa Convention Center – 1st Floor Wednesday, August 5 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. • Opening Ceremony & Newsmaker Plenary Thursday, August 6 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Workshop Sessions Friday, August 7 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • NABJ Offi ce Saturday, August 8 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • Cyber Café • Task Force Meetings CaReeR faIR & eXHIbITIon HoURs • Hall of Fame Banquet & Inductions Location: Tampa Convention Center West Hall • Salute to Excellence Awards Gala Wednesday, August 5 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • NABJ Sunday Brunch Thursday, August 6 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • NABJ Election Balloting Friday, August 7 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8 9:00 a.m. – Noon Tampa Convention Center – 2nd Floor • Registration & Welcome Center • Career Fair & Exhibition safeTY anD seCURITY • Career Resource Center The Tampa Convention Center and Marriott Waterside • NABJ Authors’ Showcase Hotel and Marina are equipped with around-the-clock & Bookstore security and facilities staffi ng. • Visual Task Force In case of fi re emergency, guests are notifi ed through an • Healthy NABJ audible fi re alarm and broadcast message that will direct guests to evacuate. Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina • Welcome Reception Ambulance (AMR) 911 Emergency • ZUMBA Fitness Morning Workouts Fire Department (CCFD) 911 Emergency • Media Receptions Police (Metro) 911 Emergency • Professional Development Breakfasts Non-Emergency Tampa Police: 813-231-6310 • NABJ Presents: A Magical Evening with Non-Emergency Tampa Fire Rescue: 813-274-7011 Walt Disney World

hospitals Florida Aquarium Tampa General Hospital – 1.5 miles • Tampa Bay Chapter Party Memorial Hospital of Tampa– 3 miles Kindred Hospital – 7 miles Splitsville – Luxury Lanes and Dinner Lounge • NABJ Sports Task Force JAM Closest 24-hour Pharmacy Walgreens – 3 miles Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club 315 W Platt St, Tampa, FL 33606 • NABJ Golf Tournament 813-251-3939

WIReless InTeRneT aCCess nabJ PRess RooM Wireless internet access is available in the Cyber Café on Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 1-2 the ﬁ rst fl oor of the Tampa Convention Center. Internet Sponsored by access is available free of charge to attendees who took advantage of NABJ’s room block at the Marriott Waterside Hotel and Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk. Hyatt guests have NABJ welcomes professional journalists covering the in-room Internet access for a nominal fee. NABJ Annual Convention and Career Fair. The NABJ Press Room is provided for working media to research and draft articles, review publications and materials, and con- duct interviews. Registration packets, news releases, NABJ background information, notices of events, and information from exhibiting companies are provided.

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August 5, 2009

Dear NABJ Members:

We’re nearing the end of another exciting and momentous election season!

As an NABJ member, you have the beneﬁ t of voting every two years for a new Board of Directors. This next board will pick up the gauntlet at a historic moment in journalism’s evolution. All of the candidates — including those seeking the ofﬁ ce of president, Angelo Henderson and Kathy Times — have campaigned hard for months to articulate their vision of NABJ’s future.

The contested races for the NABJ Executive Board this year include: president, vice president-broadcast, vice president-print and secretary. Regional positions up for grabs include Region II and IV. We also have three talented journalism students seeking the position of student representative.

The winners of the 2009 NABJ election will help to lead our organization to the new frontier of journalism— so take this unique opportunity to exercise your vote and make your voice heard!

All the candidates have outlined their platforms, answered your questions and reached out to you using the tools of cutting edge journalism: Web forums, social media, e-blasts and more. You can still review their bios on the NABJ Web site at www.nabj.org.

The national candidates’ forum will be held from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, at the Tampa Con- vention Center. This will be your last opportunity to see the candidates go head to head as they describe their vision for the organization to the many NABJ members in attendance.

The polls will close at 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, August 7, 2009. Please remember that you can avoid standing in line on Election Day and vote online anytime from anywhere before the polls close. There will also be a designated voting area at the convention center open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Final election results will be announced shortly after the polls close at a news conference in meeting room 5 at the Marriott Waterside hotel. The next president will be presented to the membership during the Salute to Excellence Awards program on Saturday, August 8, 2009.

Thank you for your support of NABJ, for your presence at this Tampa convention, and for participating in this year’s election.

Sincerely,

Melanie Burney NABJ Elections Committee Chairman

Committee Members Herbert Lowe, Co-Chairman Darlene E. Superville, The Associated Press Lee Ivory, Ivory Communications Lisa Youngblood Hall, SoGab Media Juan Singleton, Freelance Journalist Ashley Harris, Fleishman-Hillard Nicole Norfl eet, University of North Carolina Tonju Francois, Board Liaison, CNN en Espanol Veronique Dodson, Staff Liaison

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PRESIDENT Roland Martin REGION IV DIRECTOR Angelo B. henderson Analyst hilary Golston Radio One air personality, TV One/CNN/Essence Reporter/Web Producer Freelance Writer and Chicago, Illinois WFRV-TV CBS 5 President Green Bay, Wisconsin Angeloink, LLC Jacqualine Williams Detroit, Michigan Freelance Journalist & Keith Reed Photographer, Owner Editor Kathy Times BAMM! Mass Media Catalyst Ohio Anchor Feature Network Cleveland, Ohio WDBD-TV West Allis, Wisconsin Jackson, Mississippi REGION V DIRECTOR TREASURER Cindy George VICE PRESIDENT/ PRINT Gregory Lee, Jr. Health Reporter Deirdre M. Childress Senior Assistant Sports Editor Houston Chronicle Home&Design/Weekend The Boston Globe Houston, Texas Editor Boston, Massachusetts The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania REGION VI DIRECTOR PARLIAMENTARIAN No Candidates Rochelle Riley Tonju Francois Columnist Editorial Producer ASSOCIATE REPRESENTATIVE Detroit Free Press CNN en Español Aprill O. Turner Detroit, Michigan North Miami, Florida Communications Manager Children’s Dental Health Project VICE PRESIDENT/ BROADCAST REGION I DIRECTOR Washington, D.C. Bob Butler Katina Revels Reporter Photo Editor KCBS Radio The Associated Press STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE San Francisco, California New York, New York Lee sandra Alexandre Student Andrew humphrey Howard University Meteorologist/Reporter REGION II DIRECTOR Washington, D.C. WDIV-TV Charles Robinson iii Detroit, Michigan Correspondent/Associate Georgia Dawkins Producer Student Dedrick Russell Maryland Public Television Florida A&M University Reporter Baltimore, Maryland Tallahassee, Florida WBTV Charlotte, North Carolina Benét Wilson Daniella Dorcelus Airports/Security Editor Student Aviation Daily/McGraw-Hill University of Florida SECRETARY Washington, D.C. Gainesville, Florida sherlon Christie Sports Reporter Asbury Park Press REGION III DIRECTOR Neptune, New Jersey Kenneth Knight Multimedia Reporter and Online Community Producer The Tampa Tribune Tampa, Florida

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Melanie L. Burney, Chairman NABJ BOARD LIAISON Editorial Writer Tonju Francois The Philadelphia Inquirer CNN en Espanol (215) 854-2289 [email protected] NABJ STAFF SUPPORT Veronique Dodson herbert Lowe, Co-Chairman Past NABJ President

Darlene E. superville friday, august 7 Newswoman eleCTIon balloTInG The Associated Press 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Full Member/Student & Associate Members Lee ivory Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 7 President Ivory Communications Online voting available anytime through Washington, D.C. 5:00 p.m. August 7 wherever you can reach: www.nabj.org Lisa youngblood hall President, Seattle Association of Black Journalists Founder/Executive Producer SoGab Media

Juan singleton Freelance Journalist Beaufort, South Carolina

Ashley harris Intern, Fleishman-Hillard Houston

Nicole Norﬂ eet Journalism Major University of North Carolina

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President Region III Director Staff Executive Director/COO Barbara Ciara (Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., S.C. Karen Wynn Freeman Managing Editor/ and Tenn.) IOM CAE Anchor Ken Knight WTKR-TV (Norfolk) Multimedia Reporter/Web Producer Director, Programs and The Tampa Tribune Professional Development Vice President/Broadcast Ryan L. Williams Kathy Times Region IV Director Evening Anchor (N.D., S.D., Neb., Iowa, Ill., Ind., Development Manager/Writer WDBD-TV (Jackson) Ohio, Ky., Minn., Mich., Wis.) Benita Kornegay-henry Leisa Richardson Vice President/Print Senior Editor/Metro Communications/Production Ernie suggs The Indianapolis Star Manager Enterprise Reporter Abraham Mahshie Atlanta Journal-Constitution Region V Director (Ark., Colo, La., Kan., Mo., Finance Manager Secretary N.M., Okla. and Texas) Lambert Fleming Deirdre Childress Cindy George Home&Design/Weekend Editor Health Access Reporter Membership Manager The Philadelphia Inquirer Houston Chronicle Veronique Dodson

Parliamentarian Region VI Director Membership Coordinator Tonju Francois (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, Natalia Prakash Editorial Producer NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) CNN en Espanol Bob Butler Program Manager Reporter irving Washington Treasurer KCBS Radio (San Francisco) Gregory Lee, Jr. Program Assistant Senior Assistant Sports Editor Associate Representative Krista Powell The Boston Globe Aprill O. Turner Boston, Mass. Communications Director Summer Program Assistants Children’s Dental Health Project Janelle Richards Region I Director Columbia University (CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, Student Representative PA, RI, VT ) Christopher Nelson Priska Neely Gary Anthony Ramsay Broadcast Apprentice New York University President WJZ-TV (Baltimore) Great Pitch Media Royce strahan Howard University Region II Director (Del., D.C., Md., Va. and W.Va.) Charles Robinson iii Correspondent/Associate Producer Maryland Public Television

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7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. Registration 6:30a.m. - 7:30a.m. NABJ Morning Workout

8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Exhibit Hall Set-up 7:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Registration

8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Chapter Day 7:30a.m. - 9:00a.m. Professional Development

Chapter Leadership Breakfast I Programming 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Career Fair & Exhibition

9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. NABJ Learning Labs 9:00 a.m. - 5:00a.m. Healthy NABJ

6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Welcome Reception 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Cyber Café

8:00a.m. - 8:00p.m. The Moneta J. Sleet, Jr. Photo Competition

9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Opening Ceremony & Newsmaker Plenary

9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. NABJ Authors’ Showcase & Bookstore

11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Associate Members Meeting

11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Regional Caucus Meeting

11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Student Members Meeting

1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m. Workshop Session A

3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m. Workshop Session B

4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m. Candidates Forum

6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Media Receptions

7:30p.m. - 10:00p.m. NABJ Presents

11:00p.m. - 4:00a.m. Sports Task Force JAM

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8:00 a.m. - 2:00p.m. NABJ Golf Tournament

6:30a.m. - 7:30a.m. NABJ Morning Workout 8:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Registration

7:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Registration 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Cyber Café

7:30a.m. - 9:00a.m. Professional Development 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. NABJ Family Day Breakfast II 9:00a.m. - 10:30a.m. 5K Walk/Run 7:30a.m. - 9:00a.m. NABJ Business Meeting 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Career Fair & Exhibition 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Cyber Café 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. Visual Task Force Photo 9:00a.m. - 10:30a.m. Plenary Session Auction

9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. NABJ Short Courses 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. NABJ Task Force 9:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. Healthy NABJ Meetings

9:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. NABJ Election Balloting 3:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. NABJ Film Festival

9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Career Fair & Exhibition 7:00p.m. - 9:30p.m. Salute to Excellence

9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. NABJ Authors’ Showcase Awards Gala & Bookstore (ticketed event)

11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. Hall of Fame Banquet & 11:00p.m. - 2:00a.m. San Diego 2010 Kick-Off Inductions (ticketed event) sUnDaY, aUGUsT 9 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. NABJ Short Courses

1:30p.m. - 3:00p.m. Workshop Session C 8:00a.m. - 1:30p.m. Tampa Vendors 3:30p.m. - 5:00p.m. Workshop Session D Showcase

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Plenary Session 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. NABJ Sunday Brunch 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. Sam Lacy Pioneer (ticketed event)

Awards Ceremony 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. NABJ Board Meeting 10:30p.m. - 2:00a.m. Tampa Chapter Party (ticketed event)

2009 Annual Convention and Career Fair :: August 5-9, 2009 :: Tampa Convention Center 19 Floor Plan – Convention Center Opening Ceremony & Opening Ceremony Newsmaker Plenary Room 1&2 – NABJ Press Room Room 1&2 – NABJ Press A – Plenary Sessions Ballroom B&C Ballroom • Hall of Fame • • Salute to Excellence • Sunday Brunch • Candidates Forum Cyber Café Rooms 5-25 for all workshops First Floor

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Second and Third Floor

Registration – Convention Registration

West Hall

• Authors’ Showcase & Bookstore

• Career Fair & Exhibits

• Healthy NABJ

• NABJ Technology Learning Labs

Marriott Waterside

Grand Ballroom • NABJ Presents Florida Ballroom • Welcome Reception • 2010 San Diego Kickoff Party Meeting Rooms • Media Receptions • ZUMBA Fitness Morning Workouts

2009 Annual Convention and Career Fair :: August 5-9, 2009 :: Tampa Convention Center 21 Convention Sponsors Sponsor contributions allow NABJ to provide quality convention programming each year. The 2009 NABJ Annual Convention and Career Fair benefits from the financial support of the following organizations.

PLATINUM

DIAMOND

GOLD

Silver

patron

Discounted Air Travel Provided by

Sponsors as of July 30, 2009

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patron

Friend

education partners

For sponsorship and recruitment opportunities, please contact NABJ Executive Director/ COO Karen Wynn Freemanat 866-479-NABJ.

2009 Annual Convention and Career Fair :: August 5-9, 2009 :: Tampa Convention Center 23 Convention Highlights

Busch Gardens

Walt Disney World

Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club

Florida Aquarium

Lowry Park Zoo

MOSI- Museum of Science and Industry

Multimedia & Digital Journalism Training Take advantage of these unique opportunities offered by the country’s top journalists.

Workshop Sessions and Short Courses Professional Development Breakfasts Presented by The Poynter Institute. Thursday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., See page 30 & 46. Sponsored by

See schedule throughout the program book for times and locations.

NABJ Tech Learning Lab Featuring demonstrations by Google Thursday & Friday at the Convention Center Booth #317 Sponsored by

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12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Massage Therapy Join us for a healthy dose 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. of cooking demonstrations Cooking Demo Norman King, Southern Living with Southern Living

12:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Magazine’s Norman King, Elgin Key, Fitness Expert RD. Stay for the many other Melissa Gallagher, Wellness Coach events designed to keep your 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. BOOT CAMP health in check. Dr. Nefertiti Durant Stop by the Convention Center Exhibit Hall and learn how to prevent and recognize health threats and get early Friday treatment. Check out the free health screenings, cooking 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. demonstrations, group exercise sessions, and healthy foods Cooking Demo and get expert advice from health care professionals. Norman King, Southern Living For more details visit us at www.NABJ.org 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dr. Nefertiti Durant Elgin Key, Fitness Expert Melissa Gallagher, Wellness Coach

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Massage Therapy

2009 Annual Convention and Career Fair :: August 5-9, 2009 :: Tampa Convention Center 25 Program Schedule Wednesday, august 5, 2009 ReGIsTRaTIon & WelCoMe CenTeR LeArNING LABS 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Registration PRe-ConfeRenCe seMInaRs Make sure to visit the registration & welcome center for all your convention (Pre-registration required) materials. Sign up for special events, including the golf tournament and 5K Walk/Run, and purchase tickets to the Hall of Fame Banquet and Salute to adobe flash learning lab Excellence Gala. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. eXHIbIT Hall seT-UP Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 20 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center West Hall Learn tips and tricks to use this Web development tool to create interactive Web sites, Chapter Day digital experiences and mobile content. This 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. program can help professionals design and Location: Marriott Waterside Meeting Room 1 author interactive content containing video, graphics and animation. It provides full design This gathering of executive leadership of NABJ Professional Chapters control to maximize creativity. (Limit 12) features full-day workshops to help chapters strengthen planning, fundraising, governance and advocacy. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Velvet McNeil, Center for Art, Media and 9:00 a.m. Welcome – steve Jefferson, IABJ president, Council of Communication Presidents Chair Opening Remarks – Barbara Ciara, NABJ president Invest In Yourself – 10:00 a.m. Lee ivory, WABJ President Reinvent the business You’re In 11:00 a.m. brainstorming/Professional exchange Directive to Chapters 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lillian Dunlap, Strategic Insights, Inc. Location: Tampa Convention Center Andrew skerritt, Florida A&M University Room 22 Colleen Eddy, Poynter Institute Journalists who aspire to take their business 1:00 p.m. session Two idea to the next level will get a keen sense Opening – steve Jefferson, WTHR-TV (Indianapolis) of how to build and grow proﬁ table small NABJ Candidates businesses in the middle of a recession and a changing economy. The Learning Lab will 1:05 p.m. Debbie Lundberg be relevant and valuable to the audience of 1:15 p.m. Tentative Keynote: Black MBA, television, print and new media journalists Oscar Joyner, Reach Media, Inc. and communications professionals seeking to 1:45 p.m. Discussion Panel: Karen Wynn Freeman, realize their full leadership potential in busi- NABJ Executive Director & COO ness ownership, providing them with practical Donovan Myrie resources they can use and apply to business Gary Anthony Ramsay, NYABJ growth and proﬁ tability. 2:15 p.m. NABJ President/VPs sheila Brooks, 2:45 p.m. Closing Remarks, Karen Wynn Freeman, SRB Communications, LLC NABJ Executive Director & COO Charlie Partridge, Pepco Holdings, Inc. CYbeR CafÉ 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Outside Ballroom C Sponsored by

CaReeR ResoURCe CenTeR 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center West Hall Visit the NABJ Career Resource Center and enhance your skills through critique of your broadcast or print work, while visiting the Exhibit Hall.

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Multimedia symposium sherman Williams, Milwaukee Journal The business of Presented by the NABJ Sentinel freelancing: Having a Visual Task Force Career You love and 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Broadcast Visual Journalist Making a Good living Center Room 21 Evolution: Learn what the latest trends 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. are for broadcast visual journalists. Location: Tampa Convention Topics include: What’s new and what’s not. Discuss Center Room 23 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. what the future holds and see examples Because of the constant change in the Visual Task Force symposium Day: of stellar work now. journalism industry, staff positions are This daylong series of Symposiums will being reduced at record numbers. It is highlight multimedia inspired works Greg Morrison, CNN not certain whether the newsrooms will by respected leaders and trailblazers of hire employees or independent contrac- the industry. From a visual perspective, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. tors. Wouldn’t you like to be ahead of six one-hour sessions will cover diverse Great Bodies of Visual Work: See the pack? The goals of the seminar are topics that are sure to leave an impactful examples of work from award-winning to show journalists how to transition experience on the participant. visual journalists. Participants will be into freelancing, whether it be from a able to engage with guest speakers in a layoff, buyout or by choice and to teach 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. talk back session. the business side of freelancing in order social Media: How to create and lever- to continue to have a successful career. age networking capabilities to promote 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. your work. Video Only: Learn about how visual Jeanine Amber, Essence Magazine journalists are striving to uphold the Amani Channel, Visual Eye Media 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. ﬁ ne points of documentary photogra- Katti Gray, Freelance Blogging: Creation and execution for phy applied to video while understand- Andrew innerarity, Freelance the visual journalist. Participants will ing the mission and needs of the organi- Photographer learn of some of the more popular blog- zation. What are viewers really watching Doug Mitchell, Knowledgewebb.net ging tools, see examples of successful and what do the trafﬁ c and audience Pat Mitchell, The Tampa Tribune blogs and be given a demonstration on numbers mean? How can a balance be Mario Page, EP2 Media, Inc. how to build a visual blog. found when trying to merge quality Patrick Riley, Independent journalism and the wants of viewers? Mashaun D. simon, NABJ LGBT Melissa Lyttle, St. Petersburg Times Task Force Atoyia Deans, St. Petersburg Times sherri Williams, Freelancer 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tina A. Brown, TAB Brown Publishing Gina Gayle, University of Web Design: A good compliment to Boyzell hosey, St. Petersburg Times Southern Mississippi the blogging workshop, participants Melissa Lyttle, St. Petersburg Times Akili Ramses, Orlando Sentinel will learn the basics of solid Web site Jack Rowland, St. Petersburg Times design and how to incorporate design sherman Williams, Milwaukee Journal standards for striking but functional Sentinel web design.

Welcome Reception 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Marriott Waterside Florida Ballroom Co-Sponsored by

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Ready to burn up to 1,000 calories in the hottest, spiciest, and most amazing workout ever?!?! Then join thousands around the world who’ve decided to ditch the routine, and have fun partying while they workout! Welcome to ZUMBA Fitness, a Latin-inspired dance aerobics that includes salsa, merengue, samba, belly dancing, reggaeton, hip-hop, and more! Join Cortney Wilson, founder & fi tness specialist of FiF Element(Fitness is Fun!), certifi ed personal trainer and ZUMBA instructor, and NABJ member, Thursday and Friday morning for the most amazing workout of your LIFE! Visit www.FiF-Element.com for more information. ReGIsTRaTIon & WelCoMe CenTeR 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Registration The Moneta J. sleet, Jr. Photo Competition 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 20 This daylong competitive event switches it up this year to offer hands-on training in the fi eld of multimedia story telling. Pre-researched story topics in the Tampa Bay area will be offered as participants treat the day as if they were working on daily deadlines for both print and Web. Editors will be on hand to coach, edit and critique submitted work in an open format. Each participant will receive points for accomplishing certain goals. For example, points will be awarded for completing urgent Web deadlines, print deadlines the creation of slideshows, the addition of audio and video. Points will be given to fi rst, second and third place.

Atoyia Deans, St. Petersburg Times CaReeR faIR & eXHIbITs 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center West Hall CYbeR CafÉ 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Outside Ballroom C Sponsored by HealTHY nabJ 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center West Hall Sponsored by

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PRofessIonal DeVeloPMenT bReaKfasTs RePoRTInG aboUT THe HIV/aIDs opening Ceremony & newsmaker Plenary ePIDeMIC In THe afRICan-aMeRICan 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CoMMUnITY Location: Tampa Convention Center Ballroom B&C 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. NABJ President Barbara Ciara, convention chair Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 14–16 Leisa Richardson and special guests offi cially open the Sponsored by Centers for convention where we will recognize Zimbabwe photo- Disease Control & Prevention journalist Andrison Shadreck Manyere with the Percy Qoboza Foreign Journalist Award, and celebrate TV Every 9 1/2 minutes another person in the United One as a recipient of the 2009 Best Practices Award. States becomes infected with HIV. In response, CDC has launched a fi ve-year national communications newsmaker Plenary campaign, Act Against AIDS, to combat complacency beaT IT, baD, or DanGeRoUs? about the HIV crisis. The campaign will include What Michael Jackson’s death tells us about media tailored messages for communities most at risk - such competition and the future of journalism as African Americans, who represent roughly half of the new HIV infections and AIDS deaths each year. News coverage of Michael Jackson’s death may signal This interactive session will explore the latest develop- a signifi cant shift in how breaking news is reported ments in the battle against HIV/AIDS and highlight and garner newfound respect for online competitors. CDC resources available to journalists. Feedback from TMZ.com, the AOL-owned celebrity gossip website, participants will inform the development of additional was fi rst to report the news, beating out traditional resources for those reporting on this health crisis. media. What are the lessons for media stalwarts who waited more than a hour to match TMZ’s initial Robert Bailey, Centers for Disease reports and does TMZ have a model for delivering Control and Prevention breaking news that traditional outlets should embrace? Dawn Baskerville, ESSENCE The discussion will cover competition versus cred- Magazine ibility and ethics, the impact of social media (Twitter, Farai Chideya, Diaspora Farms, LLC Facebook) and search engines (Google, MSM). Also, Kai Wright, Black AIDS Institute should news outlets welcome their role of heavy-lifter, satisfi ed to move stories forward with the latest cred- sPoRTs TasK foRCe MenToR ible information, and can it become more nimble to bReaKfasT compete in the digital environment? 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Location: Marriott Waterside Florida Ballroom 4-6 Touré, Music Journalist/Pop Culture Critic Sponsored by Jon Klein, President, CNN-US Beverly White, KNBC-TV (Los Angeles) The NABJ Sports Task Force Mentor Breakfast, Bryan Monroe, CNN Contributor/ sponsored by ESPN, features keynote speaker Robin CEO, Monroe Media Group Roberts, co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America, Terence samuel, Deputy Managing Editor, whose journalism roots started in sports journalism. TheRoot.Com For young professionals in the fi eld of journalism, this is your opportunity to seek out others in the fi eld of sports reporting and apply for an assigned mentor who can provide candid feedback and advice on critical career decisions or discussions.

Robin Roberts, ABC News “Good Morning America”

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news Conference: lionsgate Presents “More Than a Game” 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Ballroom B&C 2009 MVP LeBron James will hold a news conference to discuss the new documentary, “More Than a Game.” The ﬁ lm tells the story of ﬁ ve talented young basketball play- ers from Akron, Ohio who star in a remarkable true-life coming-of-age story about uncommon friendship in the face of all too common adversities. Combining a series of unforgettable one-on-one interviews with rare news foot- age, never-before-seen home videos and personal family photographs, the documentary brings a heart-warming and wholly American story to life.

World Journalism Institute luncheon Regional Caucus Meetings featuring Mizell stewart 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 24 Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 13 Meet your regional representative during this meeting to Pre-registration required discuss activities within your area. This is a terriﬁ c oppor- World Journalism Institute (WJI) - Fifth Annual Con- tunity to meet fellow chapter leaders in your region. ference for Minority Journalists of Faith. Seminars will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and will feature associate Members Meeting accomplished minority Christian journalists. A luncheon 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. will be held with a top-level minority journalist as guest Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 15 speaker. Attendees of the one-day WJI conference will be All associate members are encouraged to attend this encouraged to integrate their Christian faith and journal- important meeting. Join Associate Representative Aprill ism practice through lectures, discussion and networking O. Turner for an update on various topics concerning with other journalists of faith. The conference includes our associate membership. Time will also be allotted for a luncheon. (Luncheon is a $35 value.) Q&A session. Mizell stewart, Evansville (Ind.) Courier & Press student Members Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 16 For student members this is an opportunity for you to discuss important issues with Student Representative Christopher Nelson. Meet student representative candidates for the 2009-2011 Board of Directors. This meeting is more than a business meeting, it’s an opportunity for fellowship with one another at the annual convention and career fair.

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WoRKsHoP sessIon a 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

ethical Decision-Making In Cyberspace extending Your brand – Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 21 a Different Kind of sports Radio How do you make ethical decisions when it comes to Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 19 the Web? How do you preserve enduring values in the In a marketplace of dwindling jobs, your ability to multimedia environment? How do you edit multimedia maximize your skills over a whole host of media is crucial without a strategy? for long-term success. Radio continues to be an underde- veloped resource for reporters and writers of color. These Kenneth irby, The Poynter Institute professionals will discuss how to develop the unique skills necessary to impact your marketplace and increase your reach in a given area without devolving into typical “ﬁ re the coach,” misogynistic sports talk that is typical in most markets. Non-on-air careers (producer, running boards, etc.) will also be examined.

Brandy Carey, The Carey Sisters Valen Carey, The Carey Sisters Mark Gray, WOL-AM (Washington)

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WoRKsHoP sessIon a, continued 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Make That Move – Careers in b2b/ Multimedia on a budget: Producing Trade Publications online Projects Without spending a Dime Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 23 Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 7 General media outlets continue to lay off journalists in Sponsored by record numbers. But business-to-business and specialty trade publications are actually growing. Industries includ- Creating video, photos and multimedia doesn’t have to ing auto, aviation, education and construction have their break the newsroom budget. This session will explore the own well-respected, independent publications where you free tools available to do everything from video and audio can make your mark. Listen to journalists who have made editing to interactive graphics and slideshows. the leap from general media to this growing segment of the business and learn how you can be a part of it, too. Mark Luckie, Freelance Jeremy Rue, Knight Digital Media Center Leslie Allen, Automotive News Keith Reed, Catalyst Ohio set, aim, shoot: How To shoot Benét Wilson, McGraw-Hill/Aviation Week broadcast Video Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 14 Making the Perfect Résumé Tape: This is a compressive workshop that encompasses the from stories to stand-ups three main components of photojournalism: lighting, Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 5 storytelling and editing. This workshop is for any jour- Does your résumé tape stand out? Are you frustrated nalist that wants to learn more about photojournalism. with mailing out your reel only to get no response? This workshop will show you powerful tips to help you make the LaMonte Brown, WAPT-TV (Jackson) perfect résumé tape. You’ll learn stand-up techniques, writing styles and appearance secrets that lead to career success. Even if you’re trying to break into the reporting/anchoring ﬁ eld, this workshop will be priceless to you. Remember, your tape is the only way news directors can see how you perform. Make it great. Make it perfect.

Jay Jackson, Los Angeles Reporter’s Clinic

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WoRKsHoP sessIon a, continued 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The 10 laws for Multimedia Thriving and surviving: finding life storytelling after a Traditional Media Career Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 22 Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 16 Presented by The Poynter Institute In today’s new economy where downsizing is the norm, the media career you thought was possible to enjoy until retire- ment, may no longer be available. So, what’s your alternate See a clear checklist of what it takes to tell great stories plan? What skills are you building to “economy-proof” online. Learn to turn every story into an interactive your life? All journalists should have a clear understanding story, help search engines to ﬁ nd your work and harness of how to transfer their valuable communication skills. user contributions without ruining journalism. Tons of examples and lots of interaction. In this collapsing job market, newspapers, television, radio and traditional media outlets are in a freefall. How Al Tompkins, Poynter Institute for Media Studies do you survive in this new world order? Find out how others have reinvented their careers and gain valuable The black Press: The answer resources for you to do the same. not The alternative Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 25 Clay Anderson, PEPCO (Potomac Electric Power) This workshop would discuss the black press as the go Maureen Bunyan, WJLA–TV (Washington) to instead of a second thought. Whether it be when one shirley Carswell, The Washington Post is looking for a job or if one is looking to place a story, the black press for many should be the go to and not the outlet if they cannot get to the mainstream ﬁ rst.

Keith Brown, BET Networks Deborah Creighton skinner, Black Enterprise Tene’ Croom, American Urban Radio Networks John Oliver, The Afro-American Newspapers Al sharpton, National Action Network Elinor Tatum, New York Amsterdam News

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Transitioning Journalists To Careers In PR and entrepreneurism Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 15 Journalists are living in the days of: 1) economic downturn, 2) a major recession, 3) diminishing presence of people of color in print/TV/radio and 4) record layoffs. Current journalists, journalists who have transitioned Print/TV/Radio and existing PR Staff will ﬁ nd success by integrating their skill sets and talents to survive the changing workplace.

Terry Allen, 1016 Media sidmel Estes-sumpter, BreakThrough. Inc. Neil Foote, University of North Texas Monique hayward, Nouveau Connoisseurs Corporation Gary Anthony Ramsay, Great Pitch Media/Our News Now! shawn Williams, Dallas South News

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WoRKsHoP sessIon b 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

are black People Really THaT balancing act: Managing Deadlines, Homophobic? Downsizing and Drama Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 16 Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 15 During the 2008 election, “Yes on 8”, the California- With the challenges of a changing industry and economy, based proposition to constitutionally ban gay marriage, it’s more important than ever to take care of ourselves. passed and the media immediately assumed that Black Find out how to balance your personal and professional Californians were the critical mass who had denied rights lives as you reinvent, move ahead or just hold on to your to their fellow gay citizens. career. Experts share strategies to help you stay healthy “and protect that last good nerve” while dealing with Mainstream media has long held the view that black deadlines, downsizing or the drama of a life well lived. people are more homophobic than the rest of the civilized It will also deal with covering traumatic stories, such as world. But are Black People Really THAT Homophobic? crime, Katrina, war or 9/11. Between gay marriage, black churches, reggae and hip hop, where do we truly stand? Are we scapegoats? Or, is Paula Madison, NBC Universal this simply the truth? Angela Neal-Barnett Ph.D., Kent State University yanick Rice Lamb, Howard University and staceyann Chin, Spoken Word Poet Heart & Soul Magazine yvette Flunder, Refuge Ministries/The Fellowship Clem Richardson, N.Y. Daily News Katina Parker, NABJ LGBT Task Force Terrie Williams, The Terrie Williams Agency Patrick Riley, Freelance Producer Rashad Robinson, Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Kai Wright, Black AIDS Institute

NABJ TecHNOLOGY LeArNING LAB

GooGle foR JoURnalIsTs 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center West Hall Presented by

Every day, millions of people around the world use Google’s search engine to fi nd what they’re looking for. Editors, journalists, producers, and others in the media have long known just how essential it is to be able to fi nd and use information effi ciently and effectively, and this workshop will demonstrate ways to work more effi ciently and effectively on the Web. Learn how to get the most from Search and other free tools from Google. Whether you’re in broadcast, print, or digital journalism, this session will introduce ways you can search smarter, keep better tabs on your beat, see what’s hot and what’s not, add a visual edge to your online content, and use Google on the go when you’re reporting in the fi eld. Walk away with tips and tricks and an online resource – for Google Search, Hot Trends, Insights, Reader, News, Maps, and more.

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Bookstore provided by Hue-Man Bookstore and Café The workshop will feature: • Regina Brooks, Serendipity Literary Agency, LLC. In the current economy, journalists need to extend their An entrepreneur for 10 years, the author and book agent brand beyond the newsroom. Writing books is one path. formerly held senior editorial positions at John Wiley and Sons and McGraw-Hill. Her Brooklyn, N.Y.-based agency Hue-Man Bookstore will showcase the works of more has represented and established a diverse base of award- than 40 NABJ members Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. winning clients in adult and young adult ﬁ ction, nonﬁ c- to 5 p.m., at booth 527 within the exhibit hall. tion, and children’s literature.

BOOK siGNiNGs: Each hour, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., • Lee Hawkins,Wall Street Journal/CNBC authors who have written books within the last three years The author of the forthcoming book NEWBOs: The Rise will be at the bookstore to autograph their work. Subject of the New Black Overclass. Based on reporting from matter covers fi ction, non-fi ction, business, lifestyle and his book, Hawkins hosted the NEWBOs documentary, sports. Please join NABJ and Hue-Man in supporting our which premiered on CNBC in February 2009. fi rst-ever bookstore featuring our best established, new and emerging authors. • Deborah Owens, Owens Media Group The TV wealth coach and personal fi nance radio talk If you are interested in becoming an author, be sure to show host in Baltimore is also the author of “Confi dent check out this workshop: Investing: A Wealth Building Guide For Women” and “Nickel and Dime Your Way to Wealth.” Her new book, from beat to book: How to Turn Your news stories “A Purse of Your Own,” by Simon and Schuster, is sched- Into a bestseller uled for publication in 2009. Friday, August 7, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Come hear how a broadcast, radio and print journalist • Marcia Pledger – The Plain Dealer business turned their beats into a book. In this workshop, partici- columnist and Money Magazine correspondent, turned pants will learn the art of writing the ideal book proposal a fi ve-year, weekly column about entrepreneurs and hear advice from authors about marketing. into a new book, “My Biggest Mistake and How I Fixed It: Lessons from the Entrepreneurial Frontlines.”

aUTHoRs Thursday, august 6 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Farai Chideya, Robin Roberts 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Barbara Nevergold, Faith Murphy Knight, Karen Mclean Dade 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Gloria J. Brown-Marshall, Tina Brown, Marcia Pledger 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson, Sybril Bennett, Virgie Bright Ellington

friday, august 7 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Gil Robertson, Kai Wright, Leonard Pitts 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. David Steele 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Gwen Iﬁ ll 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Nika Beamon, Robert Woodard, Wayne Dawkins

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Convergence in Journalism: lost Your beat? land on Your feet Get Ready to embrace the Digital era Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 7 Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 5 Discover new ways to use your journalistic talents from A three-part training session designed to help working those who have weathered the winds of change. Former journalists of every ﬁ eld cross the border between tradi- journalists now in the corporate world discuss how they tional and new media. Listen to experts explain where sto- made the transition and what it took to land on their feet rytelling through multimedia is headed and how critical it after leaving their true profession.This session will provide is to recognize and embrace this shift today if they want to concrete steps on how to transfer your skills and widen be part of the journalism of tomorrow. your career choices.

Ramonica harton, CNN Amani Channel, Visual Eye Media Victor hernandez, CNN Janet Foster, Lee Hecht Harrison Christy Oglesby, CNN Faith Murphy Knight, COX Kristal shipp, NASCAR Donovan Myrie, University of Tampa Tyson Wheatley, CNN

Journalism fellowships – a savvy Reinvention strategy for 21st Century Journalists Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 23 In an era of media mergers and layoffs, blogs and citizen media, journalists must reinvent themselves to prepare for the unsettled exciting times ahead. Professional reinvention requires retooling unavailable to daily journalists pressed to do more with less. A journalism fellowship offers the time and tools for: an upgrade of digital skills, a practical rethinking about journalism’s role in serving the public trust in the 21st century, and the resources to develop and incubate new and viable entrepreneurial solutions. Hear three fellows from Stanford, Harvard and Michigan describe why a mid-career sabbatical is a savvy investment for career reinvention.

Callie Crossley, Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard Bryan Monroe, CNN Contributor/ CEO, Monroe Media Group Tony Norman, Pittsburgh Post Gazette ivan Penn, St. Petersburg Times/ Knight Fellow Stanford

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Workshop session b, continued 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Ready, set, blog!: school Days or Work Days: Taking sports Journalism online Grad school or not? Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 25 Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 14 Sponsored by One of the ﬁ rst things some people think to do when they consider reinventing themselves is to enroll in graduate Over the past decade the tools of print journalists in the school. School, however, isn’t for everyone. What factors sports industry have changed from pen and paper to should one think about when considering getting back blogs and broadband. With the onslaught of downsiz- into the classroom? How do you decide if grad school is ing newspapers and magazines, many sports journalists for you now or if it should be delayed? Is it possible to do are transitioning to the brand new world of new media. grad school and work at the same time? Hear from folks From the major league sites to powerhouse blogs to of- who have done grad school and those who haven’t. Help ﬁ cial newspaper sites, online journalism is now a mainstay decide for yourself whether it’s back to class or straight of sports reporting. This panel will explore the spectrum into the workforce. of sports Web sites from how they work to how to work for them and will include a discussion on the next big Vanessa Deggins, The American Press thing in online sports journalism. Mark Luckie, Freelance Christopher Nelson, WJZ-TV (Baltimore) David Aldridge, Turner Sports Aprill O. Turner, Children’s Dental Health Project James Black, Yahoo! Sports Jeff D’Alessio, SportingNews.com Damon hack, SI.com Jemele hill, ESPN Kyle Montgomery, NBA.com Ramsey Poston, NASCAR Kristal shipp, NASCAR

Rss, Widgets, Twitter. What does it all mean anyway? Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 22 Presented by The Poynter Institute

Electronic media and mobile devices can help journalists gather news efﬁ ciently and effectively. Social networks, RSS feeds and online tools empower journalists to cover communities in new ways, helping them stay in touch with sources and develop new ways of ﬁ nding stories and gathering information.

Ellyn Angelotti, The Poynter Institute

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special Investigations: The Chauncey bailey Project Candidates forum Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 19 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Chauncey Bailey Project is a collaboration of investigative journalists Location: Tampa Convention Center looking into the 2007 death of Oakland Post Editor Chauncey Bailey. Ballroom B&C Candidates for contested NABJ Editors and reporters on the project will discuss how it was conceived and Board positions will address how they were able to put the pressure on the Oakland Police Department membership on their vision for the to ensure that the homicide investigation was complete and thorough. organization. This is an excellent panel that explains how, despite economic cutbacks, newspapers, radio stations and television stations can invent new ways of doing investigative work.

Bob Butler, KCBS Radio (San Francisco) Media Receptions Thomas Peele, Oakland Tribune 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Martin Reynolds, Oakland Tribune Location: Marriott Waterside Robert Rosenthal, Center for Investigative Journalism Take a walk down “reception row” as you make contacts and storytelling for Multimedia resources for years to come. Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 21 Presented by The Poynter Institue new York Times What happens to storytelling after you know how to use the programs and Location: Meeting Room 2 tools? How do you put it in context? How do you look at narrative and story telling standards? florida a&M University Location: Meeting Room 4 Kenneth irby, The Poynter Institute Target Location: Meeting Room 5 Your Image is everything – Redefi ne Your look – Ignite Your Career Location: Tampa Convention Center Room 24 African-American broadcasters have to be presentable every day and maintain confi dence, style and integrity while doing it. Their hair has to look its best whether on the road, in the studio, or maintaining a presence at social or corporate events. With the onset of high-defi nition television, there is now more pressure than ever to ensure every lock is in place. SoftSheen- Carson’s artistic style director and celebrity stylist Johnny Wright will teach registrants how to style and maintain their hair on a budget and how to care for their hair in a variety of environments.

Johnny Wright, SoftSheen-Carson’s Artistic Style Director & Celebrity Stylist

Sponsored by

11:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Location: Marriott Waterside Florida Ballroom 4-6

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sunday, august 9, 2009

Tampa Vendors showcase 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Tampa Convention Center Outside Ballroom B&C

nabJ sunday brunch (ticketed event) 9:00 a.m. – Noon Location: Tampa Convention Center Ballroom B&C Sponsored by

There’s nothing quite like it – coffee with Donnie McClurkin, bacon and eggs with Yolanda Adam and toast and lots of jam-ming with Take 6. The list of gospel heavy weights who have performed at the NABJ Sunday Brunch is impressive. This year, there’s a hot smorgasbord. Grammy Award winner Ann Nesby, the former lead singer of Sounds of Blackness, will present beautiful music to feed your soul. She is a successful songwriter with credits including hits sung by Patti Labelle and Gladys Knight, and is also an actress, having starred in the musical comedy “The Fighting Temptations” and Tyler Perry’s stage play “I Know I’ve Been Changed.” The Tampa Mass Choir will also perform.

Join our new NABJ leadership as we close this convention in true fellowship.

Ann Nesby

nabJ board of Directors Meeting 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m Location: Marriott Waterside Meeting Room 8

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Hours of Operation: 9:30am – 9:00pm

Entry: Active NABJ members can receive ONE COMPLIMENTARY TICKET (valued at $69.95!) Additional tickets may be purchased at a 15% discount.

Location: About an hour drive.

Blue Line Shuttle: $30 (shuttle service from hotel)

Busch Gardens is the bay area’s No. 1 tourist destination, where wildlife and wild rides come together in an unparalleled combination of Broadway-style shows, a world-class zoo with more than 2,500 exotic and endangered animals and more record-breaking roller coasters than any destination in Florida.

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Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 10:00pm

Entry: Active members are eligible for up to FOUR complimentary Dis- ney Park Hopper passes valid Aug. 5-10. Inquire at the Disney Parks table on the ﬁ rst fl oor of the Tampa Convention Center.

Location: About an hour and a half drive from Tampa. Ask hotel about Blue Line service.

Visit the Magic Kingdom® Park, featuring enchanting entertainment, classic attractions, beloved Disney Characters and spectacular parades and ﬁ reworks in a place where fairytale dreams can come true.

Checkout the Epcot theme park, which is twice the size of Magic Kingdom, and features Future World, Spaceship Earth, and the World Showcase.

Blizzard Beach, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and so much more!

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nabJ annUal sCHolaRsHIP Golf ToURnaMenT 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

InnIsbRooK ResoRT anD Golf ClUb 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North Innisbrook, FL 34684 (727) 942-2000 www.innisbrookgolfresort.com

Tee time: 8:00 a.m.

Cost: $165.00 (Includes lunch, tees, and cart. Clubs are available for rental)

Transportation: Participants will leave from the Marriott Waterside Hotel at 7:00 a.m.

Join us for a day of golf at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club. Innisbrook is set on 900 wooded acres of rolling hills and 70 acres of lakes. The club is owned by philanthropist, visionary, and entrepreneur Sheila C. Johnson. The NABJ Golf Tournament provides a unique opportunity for convention attendees to play where the pros play. Golfers will play on the Island, a newly renovated and lengthened course. The Island has played host to numerous U.S. Open quali- ﬁ ers, NCAA Championships and has been ranked among the country’s top 50 resort courses by Golf Digest and No. 14 in Travel & Leisure Golf’s “Fifty Finest in Florida.”

Proceeds will beneﬁ t the NABJ Scholarship Fund.

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Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, Florida 33602 (813) 273-4000 www.flaquarium.org

Experience the aquarium and see why it’s among the top aquariums in the world. With more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and around the world!

Hours of Operation: Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cost: Adults $19.95 Children $14.95 Seniors (60+) $16.95 Children Under 2 FREE

Location: Take the In-Town Trolley Green Line from the Convention Center to the Florida Aquarium (fare: 25¢). Or walk! It is about 12 minutes away.

70 National Association of Black Journalists :: www.nabj.org :: Refresh. Reinvent. Reclaim. The TECO Trolley leaves from the Convention Center and stops at many fun locations!

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LOWrY PArK zOO 1101 West Sligh Avenue Tampa, FL. 33604-5958 (813) 935-8552 www.lowryparkzoo.com

Hours of Operation: Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Entry: Adults $19.95 Children $14.95 Seniors $17.95 Children Under 2 FREE

River Odyssey Ecotour: Adults $14.00 Children $10.00 Seniors $13.00

Zoo & Ecotour Combo Ticket: Adults $29.95 Children $20.95 Seniors $26.95

Location: A 14-minute drive.

Come see the wild world of Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. With more than 2,000 animals, housed in lush natural habitats, it’s a diverse collection that is suited for our local climate.

With engaging interactive exhibits, visitors can enjoy close, but safe contact with many species in the Zoo. Guests can see most animals in one of eight habitat areas.

Besides our wonderful animal residents, the Zoo also offers fun rides for all ages. Whether you take a camel ride in Safari Africa or soar high above the Zoo on the Skyfari Skyride, there are lots of fun things to do all around Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo!

72 National Association of Black Journalists :: www.nabj.org :: Refresh. Reinvent. Reclaim. NABJ Family Day Saturday, August 8 MOSI – MUSeUM OF ScIeNce & INDUSTrY 4801 E Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33617 (813) 987-6100 www.mosi.org Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday

Cost: $16.95-$23.95

Location: About a 20 minute drive.

MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) is the largest science center in the south, and home to Florida’s only IMAX® Dome Theatre. MOSI also includes Kids in Charge! The newest and largest children’s science center in the nation.

cLeArWATer BeAcH www.fl oridasbeach.com

Location: About 30 minutes away. Ask hotel concierge for more information.

A beautiful peninsula located on Florida’s West coast, the area is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and by Tampa Bay to the east. The three-mile stretch of beach is home to Pier 60, deep sea ﬁ shing charters, dinner and adventure cruises, luxury hotels, condominiums, local restaurants, attractions; and of course the main attraction, Clearwater Beach – most within walking distance. Several restaurants on Clearwater Beach offer casual dining inside or at outside seating areas.

cHANNeLSIDe BAY PLAzA www.channelsidebayplaza.com

Take the TECO trolley down to Channelside for movies, restaurants, shopping, nightlife and more!

2009 Annual Convention and Career Fair :: August 5-9, 2009 :: Tampa Convention Center 73 Percy Qoboza Foreign Journalist Award

Andrison Shadreck Manyere

American journalists sometimes take First Amendment Despite being imprisoned for expressing a freedom that rights for granted, freely expressing themselves with Con- should be a right for all, Manyere has continued doing his stitutional legislation in their corner. In a nation that op- work as a photojournalist. Unrelentingly fi ghting for his presses the media’s expressions, Zimbabwean photojour- freedom of expression, Manyere has shown valor and a nalist Andrison Shadreck Manyere has overcome many passion that is rarely seen in any fi eld. Despite oppression obstacles to deliver the story through pictures. In light of from the Zimbabwean government, Manyere has dealt his dedication and commitment to journalism, NABJ is with the diffi culties with class and bravery. proud to present Manyere with the Percy Qoboza Award. “With this award, NABJ has a unique opportunity to Percy Qoboza was an infl uential South African journalist, work with partners pushing to protect journalists on the author and outspoken critic of the apartheid government. continent to see something happen that’s positive in Zim- Qoboza’s editorials challenged white South Africans and babwe,” said John Yearwood, co-chair of NABJ’s World shed light on the government’s cruel treatment of millions Affairs Task Force. of black South Africans. Past winners of the Percy Qoboza Award include the Following in Qoboza’s footsteps, Manyere began to expose Imprisoned Journalists of Eritrea; Deyda Hydara and injustice using photojournalism. Manyere is an inspira- members of the Gambian Press Union; and Michele tion, not only to photojournalists, but to all journalists Montas, who all opened doors for other foreign journal- whose expressions may be censored for unjust reasons. As ists and faced ridicule as a result of their commitment a result of his open expressions, Manyere was snatched by to journalism. security agents and held in a maximum security prison from Dec. 13, 2008 to April 17, 2009. He was not al- “We can only hope that with this award to Mr. Many- lowed to communicate with others and allegations of ere that we can see some positive change in Zimbabwe, torture were made. He was charged with alleged acts of positive change that has been way too long overdue,” said banditry, sabotage, and terrorism, according to reports. Yearwood.

“The unjust detention of journalists is a violation of Percy Qoboza was an inspiration for individuals, such freedom of the press, and the international community as Manyere, who might be oppressed and this award must raise its voice in condemnation,” said NABJ President acknowledges foreign journalists who continue to Barbara Ciara. “In recognizing the bravery and courage of infl uence and inspire others. Andrison, we are calling attention to the plight of many imprisoned journalists across Africa and the world.”

74 National Association of Black Journalists :: www.nabj.org :: Refresh. Reinvent. Reclaim. Best Practices Award Awarded to a news organization for its exemplary work, during the eligibility period, in covering issues of great signifi cance to the black community or the African Diaspora, and/or for its efforts in increasing diversity among its newsroom staff and management.

NABJ recognizes TV One for its resourcefulness in covering the Democratic National Convention and election night from an African- American perspective.

TV One, a cable/satellite television network based in Silver Spring, MD, provided 16 hours of live coverage from the Democratic National Con- vention and six hours on election night to ensure its audience an up-close view of Barack Obama’s historic run for the presidency. TV One is a multi- party venture that includes Radio One, Inc., the largest radio broadcaster to target African-American and urban listeners, and the Comcast Corporation, the largest cable operator in the country.

From August 25-28, veteran journalists Arthur Fennell and Joe Madison co-anchored the live coverage, conducting exclusive live interviews from the Pepsi Center in Denver from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The DNC After Party began at 11 p.m., hosted by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and his wife, Reverend Marcia Dyson, and featuring special guests like political analyst Roland Martin and Reverend Al Sharpton.

TV One typically features a broad range of lifestyle and entertainment-oriented shows that present intellectual and cultural diversity. Though the network does not have a highly resourced news department, TV One recognized the importance of the event for the black community and broke from its usual entertainment programming to provide extensive coverage from all angles.

“DNC Live,” had 2.65 million viewers and was one of TV One’s highest-rated programs up to that point among African-American viewers. During then–Senator Barack Obama’s acceptance speech, TV One was ranked under CNN as the number-two network watched by African Americans.

For TV One’s election night coverage, “Election Night 08: A Vote for Change”, Joe Madison and Arthur Fennell returned to anchor, joined by Tom Joyner Morning Show news correspondent Jacque Reid.

TV One offered remote broadcasts from two historically black universities in battleground states: Florida A&M and North Carolina A&T, to hear and see ﬁ rst-hand how youth are responding to the election.

TV One also explored the impact of the Internet on this election with a correspondent in the Election Newsroom reporting on the online election happenings.

For its dedication to presenting quality coverage on the historic election from a black perspective, despite funding challenges and without a news department, NABJ is proud to award TV One with the 2009 Best Practices Award.

Photo Captions: Top Left: TVOne 1 – Veteran Journalists Arthur Fennell and Joe Madison anchoring the live coverage of the Democratic National Convention. Bottom Right: TVOne 2 - Tom Joyner Morning Show new correspondent Jacquie Reed at TV One’s DNC After Party.

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By eric Deggans President Tampa Bay Association

Amusement parks in Orlando and white beaches in Miami may get more attention, but the Tampa Bay area offers all these diversions and more – with an array of activities and hotspots which run the gamut from the country’s best sports teams, to the world’s ﬁ nest beaches and the state’s most amazing vacation spots.

On any given day, your itinerary might include a waterside café breakfast, a stop by the Busch Gardens Africa amusement park, lunch at the 100-year-old Columbia Restaurant in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood, a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game in St. Petersburg and, to ﬁ nish it all off, a picturesque sunset on the award-winning beach at Ft. De Soto Park in nearby Tierre Verde.

It’s all within a 30-minute car ride from the city’s downtown, where an array of high end hotels stand ready to provide breathtaking views of Tampa Bay and access to information on the wide diversity of possibilities at your ﬁ ngertips.

Of course, the area’s semi-tropical climate makes out- door activities a dazzling option. Fans of kayaking and canoeing can head to the scenic Hillsborough River, and spend a couple hours traveling its wooded, sun-dappled expanse. On the white, sandy beaches of nearby Clear- water, there’s parasailing and boating along the Gulf of Mexico, where the water’s temperature approaches the level of a lukewarm bath in summertime.

76 National Association of Black Journalists :: www.nabj.org :: Refresh. Reinvent. Reclaim. Avid golfers will ﬁ nd nearly three dozen public, semi- And more than a dozen museums of note can ﬁ ll your private and private golf courses around Tampa, including cravings for culture, including the Salvador Dali Museum golf academies established by legends Arnold Palmer and in St. Petersburg, the permanent collection of Greek and Ben Sutton. Four of the area’s best courses can be found at Roman antiquities at the Tampa Museum of Art, the the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, a 900-acre getaway moving displays at the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. in nearby Palm Harbor owned by Sheila C. Johnson. Petersburg or the 3,600-piece permanent collection at the University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum. If your tastes are more urbane, the Ybor City entertainment district offers a blocks-long array of shops, restau- All these diversions and more are available in an area rants and nightclubs reminiscent of New Orleans’ vener- named for the many distinct communities connected to ated Bourbon Street. Once the area where cigar rollers the Tampa Bay waterway. As the New York Times noted, from Cuba assembled their handiwork for the world --and “Now, in fact if not law, [the Tampa Bay area] is one where some rollers still ply their trade–Ybor City is reach- big metropolitan area, laced together with bridges and able over a 10-minute ride from downtown Tampa on the freeways – a prototypical example of the Sun Belt’s city’s old-style, newly-built trolley system. explosive growth.”

Parked at the tip of downtown Tampa is the Channelside For visitors, it means the Latin fl avor of Cuban-infl uenced entertainment complex, offering another collection of Ybor City is just a stone’s throw from the urban wonder- clubs, shops and eateries, along with the Florida Aquarium, land of downtown Tampa, the relaxing beaches of Clear- an IMAX movie theater, dinner cruises aboard the Yacht water or Treasure Island along the Gulf Coast. Forget StarShip and a new school bowling alley, dubbed Splitsville. about those cities known mostly for one activity; in the Tampa Bay area, the possibilities for fun are limited only Foodies can satisfy their tastes at one of the country’s best- by your imagination. known steakhouses, Bern’s, or sample Cuban and Spanish dishes reﬁ ned over a century of operation at the Columbia restaurant. There’s even a taste of old-style cinema available at the Tampa Theatre, a restored, 1926 Beaux-arts movie palace centered in downtown Tampa.

Photo Credits: Tampa Bay & Company, Tampa Bay

2009 Annual Convention and Career Fair :: August 5-9, 2009 :: Tampa Convention Center 77 NABJ Scholarships

Annually, NABJ awards more than $100,000 in scholarships to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. Scholarships are worth up to $25,000. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born student, currently attending or entering an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school.

nabJ scholarship nabJ/Cnn scholarship Laurin Compton Eric Burse Lakeview Centennial High School DuPont Manual High School

Wesley Lowery Montana Williams Ohio University Olympia High School

Bryant Maddrick Carole simpson scholarship Temple University Eunicia Baker Northwestern University Morgan McMillian Northwestern University allison e. fisher scholarship Ayanfeoluwa Olonade Bynta Ernest Hope College Grambling State University

Jevonya hughes Norfolk State University

Anthonia Akitunde Northwestern University

Matthew McKnight Georgetown University

Daniel sampson Texas Southern University

Danielle Douglas Columbia University

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2009 NABJ STUDeNT MeDIA

Through the NABJ Student Media Projects, NABJ supports its student members and the future of journalism by offering students an opportunity to cover the annual convention. Make sure to watch NABJ-TV, a student-produced nightly half-hour newscast; read the NABJ Monitor, a daily convention newspaper; listen to NABJ Radio, a student-produced radio news program; and log onto NABJ Online, the NABJ convention Web site.

sophia Adem Adele hampton Eryn Rogers Howard University University of Maryland Northwestern University

yamiche Alcindor Jarrad henderson Daniel sampson Georgetown University University of Missouri Texas Southern University

Bahiyjaui Allen heather hope Aaron sinclair Ohio University Ohio State University Morgan State University

Karise Allen Francesca hoskins herbenesha smith Cheyney University Southern University and Sam Houston State A&M College Nia J. Arnold Brittany smith Northwestern University Brittany hutson Michigan State University Howard University stephanie Claytor Jennifer smith Syracuse University Gerrick Kennedy San Francisco State University The Ohio State University Jessica Coley shauna stuart Morgan State University Norris Kyles University of Maryland Alabama State University Breana Copeland summer suleiman Moore College Art & Design Wesley Lowery Louisiana State University Ohio University Randi Crowder Nicquel Terry University of North Texas Corinne Lyons Michigan State University Wayne State University sharise Darby Jazmund Walker Hampton University Larry Miller Univ. of AL at Birmingham Point Park University Bliss Davis Veronica Wells Bowling Green State University Monique Mitchell University of Missouri- Florida A&M University Columbia Daynette Deloatch Benedict College shaneen Quarles Natelege Whaley Penn State University Howard University Brittney Fennell Hampton University Dion Rabouin Ithaca College Tameka Flowers Kutztown University

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80 National Association of Black Journalists :: www.nabj.org :: Refresh. Reinvent. Reclaim. American Heart Association Bright House Networks – Columbia University Graduate Booth 326 Local Programming School of Journalism 11207 Blue Heron Blvd. Booth 600 Booth 226 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 700 Carillon Parkway Suite 900 2950 Broadway 727-563-8083 St. Petersburg, FL 33716 New York, NY 10027 www.americanheart.org (727) 329-2316 (212) 854 – 8608 www.journalism.columbia.edu American Laser Centers Casey Family Programs Booth 328 Booth 413 Congressional Quarterly, Inc. 24555 Hallwood 1300 Dexter Ave. 3rd Floor Booth 406 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Seattle, WA 98109 1255 22nd Street, N.W. 248-426-8250 (206) 378-4631 Washington, DC 20037 www.americanlaser.com www.casey.org (202) 419-8452 www.cq.com Associated Press CBS News Booth 307 Booth 101 CUNY Graduate School 450 W. 33rd St. 524 W. 57th Street of Journalism New York, NY 10001 New York, NY 10019 Booth 221 (212) 621-1500 (212) 975 – 4157 219 W. 40th St. www.ap.org www.cbscorporation.com New York, NY 10018 (646) 758 - 7852 BET News Centers for Disease www.journalism.cuny.edu Booth 419 Control and Prevention 555 W. 57th St. 17th Floor Booth 211 Disney ABC Television Group New York, NY 10019 1600 Clifton Rd. Booth 507 (212) 975-1501 Atlanta, GA 30333 77 W. 66th St. www.bet.com/news 1800-CDC-INFO (232-4636) New York, NY 10023 ww.cdc.gov 212-456-7777 Bloomberg News www.disneyabcjobs.com Booth 304 CNN 731 Lexington Ave. Booth 401 The Detroit News New York, NY 10022 One CNN Center Booth 306 (212) 617-5585 Atlanta, GA 30303 615 W. Lafayette Blvd. www.bloomberg.com (404) 575 -5472 Detroit, MI 48226 www.cnn.com (313) 222-2300 Boston University College of ww.detnews.com Communications Collective Talent Booth 219 Booth 606 Dow Jones Newspaper Fund 640 Commonwealth Ave 1721 Richardson Booth 402 Boston, MA 02215 Tampa, FL 33606 P.O. Box 300 (617) 505-5850 813-254-9695 Princeton, NJ 08543 www.bu.edu/com/grad www.michaelsmedia.com (609) 452-2820 www.newspaperfund.org

Recruiters: Red Exhibitors: Blue Vendors: Green

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ESPN, Inc. Lilly Meredith Broadcasting Group Booth 511 Booth 311 Booth 601 ESPN Plaza Lilly Corporate Center 1716 Locust St. Bristol, CT 6010 Indianapolis, IN 46285 Des Moines, IA 50309 (860) 766-3892 (850) 224-0174 515-284-3388 www.espn.com/joinourteam www.lilly.com www.meredith.com

Federal Bureau of LIN Television Corporation NABJ Authors’ Showcase Investigation (FBI) Booth 200 & Bookstore Booth 404 300 Wavy St. Booth 527 5525 West Gray Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 8701 Adelphi Road Tampa, FL 33609 (757) 673-5314 Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 813-918-4068 www.lintv.com (866) 479-NABJ www.fbijobs.gov www.nabj.org The McClatchy Company Florida A&M University School Booth 518 NABJ Visual Task Force of Journalism and Graphic 2100 Q Street Booth 327 Communication Sacramento, CA 95816 8701 Adelphi Rd. Booth 228 (301) 879-0085 Adelphi, MD 20783 510 Orr Dr. www.mcclatchy.com (301) 445-7100 Tallahassee, FL 32307 www.nabj.org (850) 599-3719 Metlife www.famu.edu/sjgc Booth 421 NASCAR 1095 Ave. of Americas, Booth 427 Gannett Co., Inc. 40th Floor 2049 Centry Park E #3000 Booth 303 New York, NY 10036 Los Angeles, CA 90067 7950 Jones Branch Dr. 212-578-7183 (310) 843-2315 McClean, VA 22107 www.metlife.com www.nascar.com (709) 854-6682 www.gannett.com The Miami Herald NABJ Membership Lounge Booth 516 Booth 521 Imajen 1 Herald Plaza 8701 Adelphi Road Booth 505 Miami, FL 33132 Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 6114 La Salle Ave., #617 (305) 376-3504 (866) 479-NABJ Oakland, CA 94611 www.nabj.org (510) 213-3115 Medill School at www.imajen.com Northwestern University Booth 322 JournalismNext.com 1845 Sheridan Road Booth 602 Evanston, IL 60208 P.O. Box 60496 (847) 467-1238 Pasadena, CA 91116 (626) 792-9846 www.journalismnext.com Recruiters: Red Exhibitors: Blue Vendors: Green

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National Black Programming New York Daily News Post-Newsweek Stations Consortium Booth 512 Booth 510 Booth 423 450 W. 33 St. 550 Lafayette Blvd. 68 E. 131st St., 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 Detroit, MI 48226 New York, NY 10037 (212) 210-2318 (313) 223-2283 (212) 234-8200 www.nydailynews.com ww.nbpc.tv Rent-A-Center, Inc. The New York Times Booth 312 National Court Appointed Company 5501 Headquarters Dr. Special Advocate (CASA) Booth 501 Plano, TX 75024 Association 620 Eighth Ave., 3rd Floor (972) 801-1988 Booth 411 New York, NY 10018 www.rentacenter.com 502 Pryor St., Suite 301 (212) 556-3599 Atlanta, GA 30312 www.nytco.com Roadside Attractions (404) 688-0415 Booth 212 www.nationalcasa.org News Corporation 7920 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 402 1185 Ave. of the Americas, 22nd Los Angeles, CA 90046 National Public Radio Floor 323-882-8490 Booth 302 New York, NY 10036 635 Massachusetts Ave., NW 212-852-7049 Social Security Washington, DC 20001 www.newscorp.com Administration (202) 513-2913 Booth 204 www.npr.org Pennsylvania State University 6401 Security Blvd. , Booth 220 3433 Annex NBC Universal 208 Carnegie Bldg. Baltimore, MD 21235 Booth 603 University Park, PA 16802 410-965-7603 30 Rockefeller Plaza 814-863-6081 www.ssa.gov New York, NY 10112 www.comm.psu.edu/multi (212) 664-6199 St. Louis Post Dispatch www.nbcuni.com Phillip Merrill College of Booth 417 Journalism at the University 900 N. Tucker Blvd NeighborWorks America of Maryland St. Louis, MO 63101 Booth 517 Booth 222 314-340-8282 1325 G Street, NW, Suite 800 1117 Journalism Building www.stltoday.com Washington, DC 20005 College Park, MD 20742 202-220-2461 (301) 405–2433 St. Petersburg Times www.journalism.umd.edu Booth 305 The Newhouse School at P.O. Box 1121 Syracuse University The Poynter Institute St. Petersburg, FL 33731 Booth 218 Booth 217 (727) 893-8869 215 University Place 801 Third Street South www.tampabay.com Syracuse, NY 13244 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (315) 443-4493 (888) 769-6837 www.newhouse.syr.edu www.poynteronline.org Recruiters: Red Exhibitors: Blue Vendors: Green

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Target Hydration Station UNITY: Journalists of Color Walt Disney Studios Booth 320 Booth 519 Booth 210 1219 Marquette Ave., Ste. 110 7950 Jones Branch Dr. 330 W. 38th St. Ste. 208 Minneapolis, MN 55403 McLean, VA 22107 New York, NY 10018 952-767-1261 (703) 854-3585 (212) 643-4664 www.target.com www.unityjournalists.org corporate.disney.go.com/careers/ index.html Technology Learning Lab University of Florida Booth 317 College of Journalism and Walt Disney World Communications Public Relations Thomson Reuters Booth 216 Booth 205 Booth 203 1080 Weimer Hall P.O. Box 1000 311 South Wacker Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 12th Floor (352) 392-0289 (407) 566-6349 Chicago, IL 60606 www.jou.ufl.edu corporate.disney.go.com/careers/ (312) 498-8710 index.html www.reuters.com US Census Bureau Booth 300 The Washington Post Time Warner Cable: Exhibit Program 8H186B Booth 201 Local News Division Washington, DC 20233 1150 15th Street NW Booth 310 (301) 763-1766 Washington, DC 20071 75 9th Ave., 6th Floor www.census.gov/ (202) 334-5542 New York, NY 10011 www.washingtonpost.com (212) 379-3311 U.S. Food and Drug www.ny1.com Administration World Journalism Institute Booth 330 Booth 202 Turner Sports 555 Winderley Pl., Ste. 200 350 Fifth Ave. Ste. 1500 Booth 407 Maitland, FL 32751 New York, NY 10118 1015 Techwood Drive, 407-475-4705 (212) 659-3609 8th Floor www.worldji.com Atlanta, GA 30318 USA Today (404) 827-2067 Booth 301 www.tnt.tv/sports/ 7950 Jones Branch Dr. McLean, VA 22108 UC Berkeley Graduate School (703) 854-3454 of Journalism www.usatoday.com Booth 223 121 North Gate Hall #5860 The Wall Street Journal Berkeley, CA 94707 Booth 400 (510) 643-7928 200 Liberty St., 9th Floor Journalism.berkeley.edu New York, NY 10281 (212) 416-2086 www.dowjones.com

Recruiters: Red Exhibitors: Blue Vendors: Green

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special Thanks To: audio/Visual Production Sheila Brooks Esper Images Video and Multimedia Andrea King Collier Eric Deggans Decorating/expo floor Management Anna Fuson Freeman Annette Gibbs Kenny Irby Convention and Registration Management Demorris Lee eShow Jalila Larsuel The TraMar Group, LLP Marcia Pledger Phillip Roadcap Convention Web site Gil Robertson Brimmage Communications Nagatha Tonkins Keith Woods exhibit Marketing and sales Meeting Insites International, Inc. special event Producers Dr. Sybril Bennett local City support Pharoah Cranston Tampa Bay & Company Malena Cunningham HALF PAGELauren AD Alfonso Sidmel Estes-Sumpter Jane Godfrey Lauren Green Norwood Smith Manuel McDonnell-Smith Todd Oliver Program book Design and layout Patrick Riley Project BIG ﬁ sh Janet Roach Michael K. Watts

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A COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of nearly 4,000 journalists, students and media-related professionals that advocates for diversity in newsrooms and in news content. We are committed to providing quality programs and services for black journalists worldwide.

As a NABJ member, you’ll receive these valuable resources and benefits: • Year-Round Personal and Professional Development Opportunities • Participation discount for annual Salute to Excellence • Access to NABJ Jobs Online Awards Contest • Access to the NABJ Annual Career Fair • Student Services Support • Leadership and Mentoring Opportunities • Members-only Web Access, including Online Membership • Regional and National Networking Opportunities Directory • Industry Information and Action Alerts • Free subscription to NABJ E-News, our weekly electronic • Scholarship and Internship Opportunities newsletter • Discounts on Convention Registrations, Regional Conferences • Free subscription to NABJ Journal, our quarterly magazine and NABJ Media Institute programs • NABJ Annual Report

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Premium Members Brande Martin Samuel Ford James McIntyre David Gibson Vickee Adams Gwen McKinney Dorothy Gilliam Jon Beans Dena Mooty Sandra Gilliam-Beale Carol Bowdry Herma Percy Robert Greenlee Deborah Bradley Kefl yn Reed Patricia Harvey-Lombard Tahman Bradley Patrick Riley Bob Hayes Carolyn Brandon Angela Robinson Gwen Iﬁ ll Denise Brown Vernon Robinson Toni Jones Nsenga Burton David Rodgers Monica Kaufman Pearson Leon Carter Johnathan Rodgers H. Lee Rana Cash Daniel Rodriguez Claude Lewis Sharifah Chammas Jayne Ruben Yvonne Lewis-Harris Sandra Clark Loretta Rucker Sandra Long Keith Clinkscales Kathy Sapp Herbert Lowe Albert Coqueran Paulene Simmons Marcus Mabry Barbara Delaleu Damon Singleton Deitra Madison Angela Dodson Keisha Smith Pluria Marshall Enid Doggett Marsha Smith Bryan Monroe Tracy Donalson Sheryl Tucker Acel Moore Duchesne Drew Susan Tully Pam Moore Robin Edwards Mimi Valdes Luix Overbea Thea English Ronald Vample Les Payne Carmen Fields Lori Waldon Byron Pitts Sandy Fowler-Jones Janis Ware Alex Poinsett Joan Fuller Cathleen Williams Claudia Polley Lisa Godley Michele Wright Paul Pope Farrah Gray Condace Pressley Barbara Hamm Lee Richard Rambeau John Hanson lifetime Members Bob Reid Terrica Hendrix Norma Adams-Wade Curtis Riddle Rod Hicks Mervin Aubespin Charlotte Roy T. J. Holmes Paul Brock Lani Russell Lewter Brandice Hudson Reginald Bryant Vince Sanders Sherris Johnson Maureen Bunyan Lesly Simmons Alex Jones Crispin Campbell Tracy Smith Kamilah Jones Charles Cobb, Jr. Sheila Solomon Will Jones Marilyn Darling David Squires Robert Jordan Joe Davidson Chuck Stone Courtney LaKay Allison Davis Will Sutton Curtis Lawrence Paul Delaney Rene Syler Cassandra Leader William Dilday Jeannye Thorton Chelston Lee Sandra Dillard David Ushery Keisha Levy-Minzie Joel Dreyfuss Francis Ward Charles Lewis Sidmel Estes-Sumpter Dino White Mira Lowe Arthur Fennell John White Shoshi Mabina Renee Ferguson DeWayne Wickham Aretha Marshall Albert Fitzpatrick Vanessa Williams

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